Remember these tips, compliments of jesssica:
- Always try to place a mirror on the opposite wall from a window. It will trick the eye into widening the room and you’ll be reflecting something attractive.
- Ottomans are your friend: used for storage, extra seating, foot-rest, or a coffee table (just place a few removable trays on top). Not to mention the fact that they can come in any material or pattern.
- First and foremost a room should be usable. It doesn’t matter how artistic or chic a room is if you can’t relax in it, or use it for its intended purpose.
- Second only to the bedroom, the bathroom is where you spend a lot of your time (well, if you’re anything like me). Make sure it’s aesthetically pleasing and comfortable- you don’t want to have to reach for things uncomfortable or have unflattering light when you’re getting ready in the morning.
- A can of paint is a lot cheaper than new furniture! It’s better to stick with buying neutral classics when it comes to big pieces like your bed and couch, and change the walls around you as you please.
- Make sure your rug is the appropriate size for your room. Nothing looks dumber than a floating “magic carpet” with a teeny tiny coffee table on top in the middle of your living room. Also, lighter-colored rugs (or carpet) make your room look larger.
- You probably have more stuff than you need. Simplifying leads to a clear head as well as clear surroundings.
